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cane

noun verb

A stiff switch, used to hit (usually students) as punishment

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Word length
4
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
AN
Scrabble score
6
CEFR level
B2

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noun

  1. A stiff switch, used to hit (usually students) as punishment

noun

  1. A stick that people can lean on to help them walk

noun

  1. A strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane

verb

  1. Beat with a cane

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